Senior Accountant

SystemWorks; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing software company based in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead financial implementations and manage a finance team. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and 4-5 years of experience, alongside advanced Excel skills and a solid understanding of accounting principles. The role offers competitive pay, a work-life balance, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Supportive team environment

True autonomy in work

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience in accounting.
• Practical knowledge of ERP accounting applications.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead implementation of software from a finance perspective.
• Advise CEO on strategic initiatives.
• Manage and mentor a finance team.
• Ensure best practices in financial processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Management Reporting

Cost Accounting

Foreign Exchange understanding

Clear communication

Data analysis

Education

Relevant Tertiary Degree

Job description

SystemWorks City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Strategic People Leader | Talent & HR Advisor | Builder of Culture, Structure & Capability

About SystemWorks

We’re a software company implementing business software with a full ERP component, as well as other suites of applications to manage HR, eCommerce, PoS, Marketing and Project Management. Odoo Software is one of the biggest players in the ERP space world-wide and is growing exponentially in South Africa.

We’re a small team of smart people who like to do things a little differently, not for the sake of being different but because we believe there’s always a better way of doing something or achieving a better result, either within our own business and team or for the benefit of our numerous clients.

Better could mean a number of things; add more value, be more efficient, be more interesting, impact more people, incur less risk…. And for each and every interaction we have or task we do, we actively look to do it better or make it better for somebody else. We might even decline to do something if we believe there’s no value to be derived from that task.

About the Role

This role calls for an experienced and operationally grounded Accountant who understands the full mechanics of Accounting from both a hands‑on transactional standpoint and a governance and compliance perspective. You will be a key partner in the implementation of our clients’ ERP environments, engaging with stakeholders at every level of their organisation and providing business and strategic insight as part of the delivery process.

The mandate is broad and intentionally dynamic. You will work across multiple clients, sectors and problem statements, driving value by thinking smarter and moving faster to identify opportunities for better ways of working. Your curiosity and continuous learning mindset will be critical, as will your willingness to roll up your sleeves and tackle detailed or repetitive tasks when needed, knowing they sharpen your skill set and strengthen your strategic capability.

This is an opportunity for someone who is ambitious about their long‑term trajectory. You will have the runway to expand your remit over time, build out a high‑performing team and take ownership of a division as we scale.

The role is suited to a professional who thrives in a fast‑moving environment, enjoys variety and is motivated by building something meaningful from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead the implementation of our software for clients from a finance perspective, ensuring our clients get the most business and strategic benefit from implementing our software.
• Propose, support and advise the CEO on strategic initiatives, internal operations and process improvements.
• Build, manage, mentor and grow a finance team to service both internal stakeholders and external client needs.
• Ensure best practices in financial processes and controls within both the company and the client use of our systems.

Requirements

• Practical and demonstrable working knowledge of the mechanics of the Accounting application within an ERP system.
• Advanced Excel and Management Reporting skills and knowledge.
• Ability to identify issues and find problems using data provided. Can you find the needle in the haystack?
• Solid understanding of Cost Accounting and Foreign Exchange.
• Kindness, patience and compassion knowing that not everybody picks things up as quickly as you do.
• Clear and concise communication both verbally and written.
• Relevant Tertiary Degree
• 4 - 5 years of relevant experience
• Competitive pay, designed to attract the best person for the job.
• A genuine commitment to work‑life balance — we don’t do overtime.
• A supportive, team environment with approachable leadership.

Why Systemworks?

• Work alongside a great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture.
• Freedom to own your work with true autonomy.
• Exposure to a wide variety of industries and business challenges.
• See first‑hand the impact of your work on company growth.
• Be part of shaping the future of a fast‑growing company.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing; Finance; Analyst
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